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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    edited May 2017
    Yes I do have a TA-500; that's a receiver, not an [integrated] amplifier :)
    It's in the basement, I think.

    I have a 1000 receiver, too, but that's another manner of beast altogether ;)

    14979459776_744ed07074_b.jpgDSC_9817 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    Oh, and a 5000A receiver, too -- come to think of it. Nice tuner section in that one (including the AM section):

    9956280994_9b81d20d3c_b.jpgSansui 5000A front by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
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  • mpitogo
    mpitogo Posts: 512
    So sad what has happened to RadioShack. They where great shops for those into electronics. I had my first summer job after freshman year at a RadioShack. I sold computers and VHS camcorders that summer. Now what was left over after the bankruptcy are finally closing.
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    for anyone who (still) might not know of these two sites, but who might also pine for the days when Allied Radio & Radio Shack (yes) sold McIntosh & Marantz, here's something to do for the next few days ;)

    www.radioshackcatalogs.com
    www.alliedcatalogs.com

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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 942
    Marantz 5010

    https://youtu.be/uzTx06ch0Bg
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,460
    edited May 2017
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Yes I do have a TA-500; that's a receiver, not an [integrated] amplifier :)
    It's in the basement, I think.

    Methinks I overlooked the word "amplifier" in your post claiming one piece of Sansui. I just like to keep tabs on who also has a TA-500. :)
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * McCormack DNA 0.5 amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    edited May 2017
    I picked it up from the famous "Tentoze" @ AK (who has also been known to lurk and even post here -- although I don't know his moniker here!) some years back.

    I was completely unaware of the TA-500 (and, its little sibling, model TA-300, if memory serves) in the days when it was a current model. I was (and am) struck by the novelty of its "Sansui separates" cosmetics applied to a receiver!

    Truth be told, I didn't think too much about it for a long time -- until I had been given a pair of (don't laugh!) Radio Shack "Mach Two" loudspeakers by a coworker. I tried them on some vacuum tube amps and was (very) underwhelmed. Finally thought to myself "might as well try a soiled state power source for 'em" and - for whatever reason - tried the TA-500.

    The pairing sounded quite good actually. Surprisingly good.
    Indeed, if you have to use a pair of Radio Shack speakers, you could do far, far worse than a pair of Mach Twos :)

    10169470926_8cc1f21ba4_b.jpgMach Two on DIY Polkstand by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
    (sorry, I know I've posted this photo before -- probably earlier in this very thread!)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    apropos of noting -- I stumbled across a better photo of that mismatched pair of Sansui soiled state components that help make sure one of my shelves stays put in one spot without moving around too much ;)

    16832987226_9e7a7d8a80_b.jpgDSC_0328 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    speaking of Sansui... as seen on eBAY.
    Whoa. Just... whoa.

    :*

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    True enough -- the TU-717 doesn't impress me much sonically, though (which is why it's sittin' on the shelf). The AU-717 was/is a pretty darned good integrated amplifier.

    I've had a couple of Sansui amps over the years and I wasn't impressed. I know some rave about them, maybe I just didn't have the right one.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    I've been keeping an eye out for an AU717-719 for like 2 years now, prices are stupid and rarely do you see them under 400.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    tonyb wrote: »
    I've been keeping an eye out for an AU717-719 for like 2 years now, prices are stupid and rarely do you see them under 400.

    Yup. Well built and attractive beasties they are, though.
    Too rich for my blood (given that if I bought one, it would likely be a shelf queen).


    The AR-3a pair above looks nice; everyone should at least spend some quality time listening to a pair of AR-3 or AR-3as, I would opine.

    :)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    Even my 4's were fun to listen to. Vintage gear is crazy St$pid these days.
    I'd like to get my hands on some Yamaha M1000 just because but forget it.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    edited October 2017
    hmm -- these popped up on another forum earlier today...
    http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/speaker-id-electro-acoustical-labs-new-york.791885/
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    I've got nothin'. Reasonable quality Philips dome tweeters -- I mean, how bad could they be? ;) (all depends on price, right?!)
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    @tonyb Here's one in my area noticed a few days ago.

    https://louisville.craigslist.org/ele/d/sansui-au719-tu719/6340103281.html
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    way better than average stuff from its time; well worth the asking price in good working order.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,922
    kharp1 wrote: »
    @tonyb Here's one in my area noticed a few days ago.

    https://louisville.craigslist.org/ele/d/sansui-au719-tu719/6340103281.html

    That is the same tuner i use. I have had many tuners Carver tx11b, old & new yammies, Sony's but the Sansui's just smoke them all as far as reception and really close to the Carver in sound.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    kharp1 wrote: »
    @tonyb Here's one in my area noticed a few days ago.

    https://louisville.craigslist.org/ele/d/sansui-au719-tu719/6340103281.html

    I used to own that set..well maybe the same #'s anyway. What a GREAT SET. I wish I hadn't had to sell it. I still remember how NICE the sound was ... BEAUTIFUL !
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    rednedtugent wrote: »
    Sold off my KLH 32's as part of the downsizing but I'd love to
    replace it 24 stereo music system!

    The KLH 32 speakers were remarkably pleasant to listen to little speakers as well. The Harvard, MA town dump turned up a pair of those once, too :)

    14798632620_0b54839fd4_b.jpgKLH 32s by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    These were my FIRST hi-quality speakers I ever heard. My mother brought them home from a yard sale 32 years ago. When I moved out I took them with me and used them in new home constructions as well, with a fisher receiver I think while I trimmed out those homes. Rock-in in the 70"s for sure !
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    mpitogo wrote: »
    So sad what has happened to RadioShack. They where great shops for those into electronics. I had my first summer job after freshman year at a RadioShack. I sold computers and VHS camcorders that summer. Now what was left over after the bankruptcy are finally closing.
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    for anyone who (still) might not know of these two sites, but who might also pine for the days when Allied Radio & Radio Shack (yes) sold McIntosh & Marantz, here's something to do for the next few days ;)

    www.radioshackcatalogs.com
    www.alliedcatalogs.com

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    I'll take 2 of each at those prices... WOW
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    That was a whole lota money back then!
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    Yea I know.... I remember an older co-worker telling me he bought his ranch brick house with a nice yard for 12,000.00 when he bought it. Now.. 170,000.00. Those were the good old days somewhat. But we all know what a loaf of bread and milk cost then too.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Some of those old mac amps sell for 5k now also.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Polkaguy58
    Polkaguy58 Posts: 352
    jdjohn wrote: »
    Side system I've put together from gear in my dad's garage. Check it out...dual Duals! Top one is a 1228, bottom one is a 1215S. That's a Rotel RX-602 receiver; it has two phono inputs, so I just had to try playing two-at-once and toggle 1&2. Realistic Optimus T-100 floorstanders with JBL 2500 bookies on top. The tweeters in the Realistics aren't that great, but the little JBLs fill-out the top end nicely. I'm going to sell this to a long-time friend at work...but with only one of the turntables.
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    I wish I had those T-100's.
    I once took a 50 dollar pair of those, braced the cabs, replaced the fiberglass packing with cotton batting (an old sleeping bag donor) added a high end cap at 3500 Hz. and replaced the stock tweeter with a KEF silk dome.
    These speakers run twin 16 Ohm woofers wide open, with just a cap and Lpad on the tweeter, but after my mods, I swear, they were the best speakers that I'd ever had.
    Like an idiot, I sold them off.
    They cost 100 bucks to make and I wish I still had them.

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    edited November 2017
    I've always had an ear for those old Realistic heavy cabinet speakers that had 3 of those tweeters or midranges above the woofer.

    Some woofers had what looked like 60 grit sand paper around the cone in a 3" wide band. I swear they sounded right to me. I've a lot of pairs of them too. Never had a problem reselling them either.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,324
    I had a pair too. Oh the good memories!
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,352
    Here's one you don't see everyday. No affil.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    The Citation 16 was a pretty good ss amplifier although I think there were some design issues that resulted in a "run time" upgrade version -- or am I concocting memories again? :pensive:

    at any rate...

    "Care is required when using or testing it" sounds a little ominously ambiguous.
    You know, like those old used car dealership ads: "This one won't last!"

    ahem
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    Polkaguy58 wrote: »
    jdjohn wrote: »
    Side system I've put together from gear in my dad's garage. Check it out...dual Duals! Top one is a 1228, bottom one is a 1215S. That's a Rotel RX-602 receiver; it has two phono inputs, so I just had to try playing two-at-once and toggle 1&2. Realistic Optimus T-100 floorstanders with JBL 2500 bookies on top. The tweeters in the Realistics aren't that great, but the little JBLs fill-out the top end nicely. I'm going to sell this to a long-time friend at work...but with only one of the turntables.
    bvmx4tgccigo.jpg

    I wish I had those T-100's.
    I once took a 50 dollar pair of those, braced the cabs, replaced the fiberglass packing with cotton batting (an old sleeping bag donor) added a high end cap at 3500 Hz. and replaced the stock tweeter with a KEF silk dome.
    These speakers run twin 16 Ohm woofers wide open, with just a cap and Lpad on the tweeter, but after my mods, I swear, they were the best speakers that I'd ever had.
    Like an idiot, I sold them off.
    They cost 100 bucks to make and I wish I still had them.

    Nice looking vintage gear...Top table is definately NOT a 1229 though...might be a 1218?? Those 1229's are full size tables....and built to last too..bought mine in 73 and except for some minor maintenance,it's still going strong...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,910
    Does this help any?

    24396250338_1c08eff28f_b.jpgLRE 1973 Dual tts (1) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    Sorry I can't do any better. I am not a Dual guy -- there are a couple-three down in the basement, but they just don't do it for me.

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,680
    aprazer402 wrote: »
    Here's one you don't see everyday. No affil.
    d3qiy9s4eok2.jpg

    I lusted after that amp for years. The 16a was the preferred version.
    No real issues, other than the A version sounded a bit better.
    Meters are nice, but watching the LEDs light up was a real treat for me.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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